2001 in the Philippines

none October 2018 2001 2001 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2001. Incumbents center center Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Presidential Portrait (cropped).jpg President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Gloria MacapagalM. Arroyo 113 Teofisto Guingona Jr.jpg Vice-President Teofisto Guingona Jr. Teofisto T.Guingona Jr. 116 Senate President Franklin Drilon and Senator Manny Villar (2006) (cropped2).jpg Senate President Franklin M. Drilon FranklinM. Drilon 103 Jose de Venecia Jr.jpg House Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr. Jose C.de Venecia Jr. 113 Scphil999jf (cropped).JPG Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. Hilario G.Davide Jr. 120 President Joseph Estrada (LAMMP) (until January 20) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (Lakas) (starting January 20) Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (Lakas) (until January 20) Teofisto Guingona (Lakas) (starting February 7) Senate President: Aquilino Pimentel (until June 30) Franklin Drilon (starting June 30) House Speaker: Arnulfo Fuentabella (until January 24) Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. (January 24-June 30) Jose C. de Venecia, Jr. (starting July 23) Chief Justice: Hilario Davide, Jr. Philippine Congress 11th Congress of the Philippines (until June 8) 12th Congress of the Philippines (starting July 23) Events January January 12 – Valencia becomes a component city in the province of Bukidnon through ratification of Republic Act 8985."This Week's Milestones" Inquirer.net.—(From 12-04-2016 to 12-10-2016) Retrieved January 31, 2018.—(From 01-07-2018 to 01-13-2018) Retrieved January 15, 2019. January 16 – After 11 senators voted not to open an envelope containing potentially incriminating documents against President Estrada, the prosecutors walk out. January 17 – 20 – Second EDSA Revolution. Millions of people march in the streets of EDSA for a peaceful protest against President Estrada for being accused of plunder. January 20: Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo takes the oath of office as the 14th president of the Philippines. She is considered as the second female president after Corazon Aquino. Estrada steps down as the 13th President of the Philippines from his office at Malacañang Palace. January 22 – Vigan becomes a component city in the province of Ilocos Sur through ratification of Republic Act 8988.History - Vigan City http://vigancity.gov.ph/city/history/ live November 19, 2021 Vigan City - Official Website of Vigan City https://web.archive.org/web/20170424074908/http://vigancity.gov.ph:80/city/history/ April 24, 2017 February February 3 – San Fernando becomes a city in the province of Pampanga through ratification of Republic Act 8990 which was approved on January 26. February 22 – Zamboanga Sibugay becomes a province in the region of Zamboanga Peninsula through ratification of Republic Act 8973 which was approved on November 7, 2000. March March 10 – Tanauan becomes a component city in the province of Batangas through ratification of Republic Act 9005. March 19: Twelve people die after a Manila-bound cargo truck collides with a Cabanatuan-bound RamTrans passenger bus in the North Luzon Expressway in Bocaue, Bulacan. Fourteen others are killed as a speeding Shell fuel tanker, heading for Cavite, crashes into five jeeps and pedestrians and causes a fire along Coastal Road in Parañaque.Accidents in Bulacan and Parañaque: March 20, 2001 26 killed in two tollway accidents https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2001/03/20/90131/26-killed-two-tollway-accidents The Philippine Star June 12, 2025 Esguerra Christian Papa Alcuin Reyes Carmela March 20, 2001 25 killed in bloody, fiery road accidents https://books.google.com/books?id=v6U2AAAAIBAJ&dq=killed+philippines+accident&pg=PA5&article_id=1392,30764592 Philippine Daily Inquirer June 12, 2025 A1, A5 Google Books March 24 Ligao becomes a component city in the province of Albay through ratification of Republic Act 9008.Brief History of City of Ligao https://ligaocity.albay.gov.ph/brief-history/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20180609173203/https://ligaocity.albay.gov.ph/brief-history/ June 9, 2018 February 15, 2022 ligaocity.albay.gov.ph Official website of ligao city Tabaco becomes a component city in the province of Albay through ratification of Republic Act 9020 March 28 Alaminos becomes a component city in the province of Pangasinan through ratification of Republic Act 9025.Local History https://www.alaminoscity.gov.ph/index.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20240518234053/https://alaminoscity.gov.ph/index.html May 18, 2024 February 15, 2022 alaminoscity.gov.ph Official website of Alaminos City Candon becomes a component city in the province of Ilocos Sur through ratification of Republic Act 9018.BRIEF HISTORY https://candoncity.gov.ph/brief-history/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20160527140907/http://candoncity.gov.ph:80/brief-history/ May 27, 2016 February 15, 2022 CANDON component city "We can do it Candon" March 30 Cauayan becomes a component city in the province of Isabela through ratification of Republic Act 9017."Historical development of the Province of Isabela" (PDF) Province of Isabela. Retrieved July 27, 2022. Voters of the municipality of Meycauayan in the province of Bulacan reject the cityhood law under the Republic Act 9021 which sought to convert the town into a component city. March 31 Escalante becomes a component city in the province of Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9014. Himamaylan becomes a component city in the province of Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9028. Panabo becomes a component city in the province of Davao del Norte through ratification of Republic Act 9015. Sipalay becomes a component city in the province of Negros Occidental through ratification of Republic Act 9027. April April 21 Calamba becomes a component city in the province of Laguna through ratification of Republic Act 9024.CITYHOOD OF CALAMBA https://www.calambacity.gov.ph/index.php/ct-menu-item-3/ct-menu-item-5 live February 15, 2022 calambacity.gov.ph - Home https://web.archive.org/web/20150522160700/http://www.calambacity.gov.ph/index.php/ct-menu-item-3/ct-menu-item-5 May 22, 2015 Malabon becomes a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila through ratification of Republic Act 9019.HISTORY https://malabon.gov.ph/history-2/ live February 15, 2022 Malabon City https://web.archive.org/web/20210824161048/https://malabon.gov.ph/history-2/ August 24, 2021 April 25 Estrada is arrested in San Juan following a protest by his supporters and detained at Camp Crame. Isabela becomes a component city in the province of Basilan through ratification of Republic Act 9023. May May 1 – Estrada supporters attack Malacañang Palace following a riot, killing many and several others were rounded up by the police. May 14 – Legislative and local elections are held nationwide. May 27 – Twenty individuals, among them 13 tourists and 3 staff members, are seized by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) guerrillas from an island resort in Palawan, and are taken to Basilan; some of them are killed; crisis lasts about 12 months. The captives include Americans Guellermo Sobero, who would be found dead in October, and the Burnhams, missionaries who would remain in captivity until a rescue attempt in June 2002.https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/manila-times/20091213/281835754803916 More Massacres in Mindanao than other parts of the country December 13, 2009 The Manila Times (via PressReader) August 16, 2019https://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/ho/pubs/fs/5902.htm Significant Terrorist Incidents, 1961–2003: A Brief Chronology March 2004 United States Department of State July 13, 2024 June June 1–3 – Series of battles in Basilan between the military and the Abu Sayyaf leave two deaths, while nine of the hostages from Palawan escape. The guerrillas seize the hospital in Lamitan, wherein they took additional hostages. August August 2 – ASG members attack a predominantly Christian village in Lamitan, Basilan, with 11 of 32 kidnapped villagers killed. August 18 – A fire sweeps through the Manor Hotel in Quezon City, killing at least 68 people.http://www.philstar.com/headlines/130574/qc-hotel-fire-kills-75 https://web.archive.org/web/20160918122326/http://www.philstar.com/headlines/130574/qc-hotel-fire-kills-75 dead September 18, 2016 QC hotel fire kills 75 The Philippine Star August 19, 2001 August 19, 2001 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2018/03/21/tragedy-of-fires-death-and-destruction-in-the-philippines/ Tragedy of fires: Death and destruction in the Philippines Mayuga Jonathan March 21, 2018 BusinessMirror August 25 – Gapan becomes a city in the province of Nueva Ecija through ratification of Republic Act 9022 which was approved on March 5.History of Gapan City https://cityofgapan.com/aboutus.html live February 15, 2022 Gapan City Nueva Ecija https://web.archive.org/web/20220214205413/https://cityofgapan.com/aboutus.html February 14, 2022 November November 17 – New People's Army guerrillas ambush an Army Special Forces platoon in Cateel, Davao Oriental; 18 government troopers and 10 NPA rebels are killed.Mendez Christina November 19, 2001 18 soldiers, 10 NPAs die in Davao ambush https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2001/11/19/140615/18-soldiers-10-npas-die-davao-ambush/ The Philippine Star February 28, 2022 November 19–24 – Hundreds of followers of Nur Misuari, renegade outgoing governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and former head of the then-disbanded secessionist group Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), attack an army base in Jolo, Sulu, killing four soldiers and seven civilians. Later that day, fighting between more than 7,000 troops and about 600 former MNLF rebels ensued; with major attacks launched throughout the Sulu mainland, particularly in Panamao, Patikul and Indanan; as a result, the attack is repulsed and at least 113 people, mostly rebels, are killed, reportedly mostly from air strikes.November 21, 2001 Troops pursue Philippines rebels https://edition.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/southeast/11/21/phil.misuari/index.html CNN June 13, 2025 Misuari later escapes, and after being charged of rebellion along with faction leaders of the Abu Sayyaf, on November 24, along with six followers, is captured at Jampiras Island in Sabah, Malaysia.November 24, 2001 Rebel governor nabbed in Malaysia https://edition.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/southeast/11/24/phil.rebel.arrest/ CNN June 13, 2025Pareño Roel November 25, 2001 Nur nabbed off Sabah https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2001/11/25/141291/nur-nabbed-sabah/ The Philippine Star June 13, 2025 November 19–29 – Another group of Misuari partisans under his nephew Julhambri begin to occupy the Cabatangan complex, the ARMM satellite office in Zamboanga City.November 19, 2001 50 killed in Philippine rebel attack https://edition.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/southeast/11/19/phil.attack/ CNN June 13, 2025 On November 27, a massive military assault forces the rebels to leave the facilityNovember 27, 2001 Rebels, hostages flee besieged compound https://books.google.com/books?id=bNNIAAAAIBAJ&dq=road+crash+philippines&pg=PA26&article_id=5845,3420456 Associated Press The Vindicator Youngstown, Ohio June 12, 2025 A3 Google Books as they capture up to at least 118 hostages, and meet up with other Misuari followers in another barangay; thirty rebels, a soldier and a civilian are killed in a standoff.Pareño Roel November 27, 2001 32 dead as MNLF grabs hostages https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2001/11/28/141665/32-dead-mnlf-grabs-hostages/ The Philippine Star June 13, 2025 The rebels release the hostages until November 28 through their agreement with the government, in exchange for their safe evacuation to a MNLF camp in the outskirts of the city; ending a hostage crisis. On November 29, a number of MNLF holdouts attacked troops at the said complex;Pareño Roel November 30, 2001 'War is not yet over' https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2001/11/30/141875/145war-not-yet-over146/ The Philippine Star June 13, 2025 six of them are captured.November 29, 2001 Renewed clashes between rebels, Philippine troops https://edition.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/southeast/11/29/phil.fighting/index.html?related CNN June 13, 2025According to a news report by The Philippine Star, the number of MNLF rebels involved in the Zamboanga City siege, originally at some 60, later increases to 200 prior to the November 27 military attack; another report later states more than 300. Meanwhile, that of holdouts involved in another fighting ranges from 30 to 40. November 26 – Elections are held in ARMM, where very low voter turnout is observed. In Sulu, local officials of the Commission on Elections open polling booths despite order from its main headquarters to postpone it.November 24, 2001 Rebel governor nabbed in Malaysia https://edition.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/southeast/11/24/phil.rebel.arrest/ CNN June 13, 2025 The elections have been denounced by Misuari as a violation of the 1996 peace accord. Holidays Public holidays in the Philippines As per Executive Order No. 292, chapter 7 section 26, the following are regular holidays and special days, approved on July 25, 1987.July 25, 1987 Executive Order No. 292 [BOOK I/Chapter 7-Regular Holidays and Nationwide Special Days] https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1987/07/25/executive-order-no-292-book-ichapter-7-regular-holidays-and-nationwide-special-days/ live February 22, 2022 Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines https://web.archive.org/web/20170903160004/http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph:80/1987/07/25/executive-order-no-292-book-ichapter-7-regular-holidays-and-nationwide-special-days/ September 3, 2017 Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days". January 1 – New Year's Day April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) April 12 – Maundy Thursday April 13 – Good Friday May 1 – Labor Day June 12 – Independence Day August 26 – National Heroes Day November 1 – All Saints Day November 30 – Bonifacio Day December 25 – Christmas Day December 30 – Rizal Day December 31 – Last Day of the Year In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town. These are also "special days." Business and economy September – Digital Mobile Philippines launches Sun Cellular to provide wireless public and private telecommunications services.About Us https://suncellular.com.ph/about#:~:text=Digitel%20Mobile%20Philippines%2C%20Inc.,public%20and%20private%20telecommunications%20services. April 30, 2022 Sun Cellular Sports March 30–April 1 – The Philippines hosts the 2001 Asian Beach Volleyball Championship. May 18 – The San Miguel Beermen wins their 16th PBA title, winning their finals series against the Barangay Ginebra Kings in game 6 of the 2001 PBA All-Filipino Cup. August 24 – Batang Red Bull Thunder wins the Commissioner's Cup title in only their second season and fifth conference. The Thunder defeats San Miguel Beermen in Game Six for a 4–2 series victory. September 8–17 – The Philippines competes at the 2001 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. December 16 – The Sta. Lucia Realtors win their first-ever PBA title after eight years of participation in the league, winning over defending champions San Miguel Beermen in six games. Television 2001 in Philippine television Births January 6: Cassy Legaspi, actress Mavy Legaspi, actor January 23 – Camille Sahirul, football player January 27 – Aiah, model, singer, and member of Bini February 5 – Juan Karlos Labajo, singer February 13 – Carl Tamayo, basketball player February 15 – Angeli Nicole Sanoy, actress March 28 – Alas Alvarez, singer, songwriter, producer, and member of Alamat April 18 – Gelo Rivera, internet personality April 22 – Kevin Quiambao, basketball player April 27 – Akira Morishita, actor, singer, and member of BGYO May 13 – Dustin Yu, actor May 24 – Darren Espanto, singer June 4 – Shuvee Etrata, actress and model July 16 – Ivymae Perez, former football player August 3 – Angeli Khang, actress and former model August 16 – Lianne Valentin, actress August 23 – Zaijian Jaranilla, actor September 6 – Janae DeFazio, football player September 14 – Colet, singer, songwriter, and member of Bini October 5 - Julia Coronel, volleyball player October 18 – Rans Rifol, former member of MNL48 October 24 – Joaquin Domagoso, actor and politician October 31 – Amy Nobleza, singer and actress November 5: Andres Muhlach, media personality Atasha Muhlach, media personality November 7 – Grae Fernandez, actor December 6 – Zack Tabudlo, singer and songwriter December 14 – Alyssa Solomon, volleyball player Deaths March 10 – Arturo Alcaraz, volcanologist (b. 1916) March 13 – Encarnacion Alzona, historian, educator and suffragist. (b. 1895) August 19 – Felicisimo Fajardo, Olympic basketball player (b. 1915) October 3 – Alfie Almario, basketball player (b. 1963) October 12 – Eddie Rodriguez, film director (b. 1932) November 7 – Nida Blanca, actress (b. 1936) November 8 – Valentin Eduque, basketball coach and player (b. 1927) November 23 – Maria Teresa Carlson, actress (b. 1963) Notes References 2001 in Category:2001 in Southeast Asia Philippines Category:2000s in the Philippines Category:Years of the 21st century in the Philippines